Highest Italian population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Italian residents as a percentage of total population. Lawrence County, Pennsylvania leads at 23.5%. 3,102 counties qualify in total. New Jersey carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest italian share?
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania ranks #1 with 23.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by italian share?
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Richmond County, New York, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Putnam County, New York, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,102 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is italian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).